Summary:
The city of Carsonville, Michigan is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Carsonville-Port Sanilac School District, which is ranked 177 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The standout school in Carsonville is CarsonvillePort Sanilac High School, which has consistently ranked highly in the state, placing 87th out of 743 Michigan high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This high school boasts an impressive 96.1% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, both of which are significantly better than the state averages. In contrast, the CarsonvillePort Sanilac Learning Center, a virtual high school, struggles with a concerning 18.1% dropout rate and lower performance on standardized tests compared to the state and district averages.
Across the Carsonville schools, there are some persistent challenges, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.2% at the elementary school to 81.9% at the virtual high school. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with 68.59% to 85.71% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and ensuring equitable access to resources and support for all students will be crucial for the district to improve overall student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for the community.
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